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The arguments against filesharing ignore the realities. What consumers 'should' do and creators and distributors 'ought' to get is immaterial; where legitimate channels do not meet demand at a bearable price, black markets will emerge. Trying to quash those markets without addressing the shortcomings of the official channels only breeds ill will and diverts resources.
Personally, my conscience on file-sharing is proportionate to my paycheck, which is a little light right now. With books in particular, though, today's torrent will very likely be tomorrow's hardcover. Media companies would be better off ceding filesharing to Fair Use and leveraging it for promotional value.
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